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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,323.55, 9,488.10 and 3,398.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,323.55, 9,488.10 and 3,398.44 is: 5,099.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,323.55 : 9,488.10 = 3,398.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,323.55/9,488.10 = 3,398.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,323.55x = 9,488.10 × 3,398.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,323.55x = 32,244,721.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,244,721.57/6,323.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,099.15

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